Washington, DC. (Top40 Charts/
Brand Records) - Jazz funk saxophonist Plunky and N.A.M.E.
Brand Records have inked a national distribution agreement with Liaison Distribution of Laurel, MD, home of R&B, jazz, gospel, and Washington, DC Go-Go groups, including Chuck Brown. Strong demand and continuing airplay for Plunky's funky instrumental 'Drop' in the Washington/Baltimore, Virginia and Atlanta markets led to the distribution deal which assures that the growing demand for Plunky's Cold Heat CD album can be met through all types of retail outlets.
The agreement with Liaison Distribution will also make available the N.A.M.E.
Brand Records back catalogue of 20 albums by Plunky & Oneness including early classics by Oneness of Juju. Liaison Distribution can be contacted at 9435 Washington Blvd., Suite M, Laurel, MD 20723, 1-800-841-6201.
Plunky & Oneness will be appearing at the Capital Jazz Festival at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD on Sunday, June 3. The Capital city Jazz festival is one of the biggest smooth jazz festivals in the world and the group is excited to be a part of this major music event.
Plunky & Oneness will extend their long-term performance run at the Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar, 1911 W. Main Street in Richmond, VA through the end of 2007. Unless they are touring or appearing in concert elsewhere, the group appears at the club every other Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 9:30 PM, rocking the beautiful people with progressive funk, jazz and hipness.
On March 31, 2007 Plunky & Oneness performed at the African-American Trailblazers Awards at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Honorees included Maya Angelou, Jessie Jackson, Mayor Douglas Wilder, Tim and Daphne Reid, Willie Lanier and Dr. Johnnetta Cole, among others. In addition to performing during dinner Plunky & Oneness performed a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald as she was honored posthumously. Two days later the group performed for the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus annual reception hosted by Chairman Delegate Dwight C. Jones. The event was attended by members of the legislature, Governor Tim Kaine and over 150 business and community leaders.
Plunky's Documentary 'Under The Radar - A Survey of Afro-Cuban Music' was screened and discussed at the 2007 Joint Conference of the National Popular Culture and American Culture Associations, April 4 – 7 in Boston. The film then moves on for screenings in Vancouver, Canada April 12 – 14.
Setworkrz, the prolific production duo of Plunky's son Jamiah "Fire" Branch and Al Dokes, continue to produce slamming hip-hop and R& B tracks. They have a library of 12 CD's including over 200 beats and instrumentals. Producers who are in need of backing tracks for raps, or songs for a new album, or those in need of music for film or television can contact Setworkrz by email to [email protected] for the melodious, magical beat-songs.
